U.S. Navy Band Performance 5/12

FROM THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA:

City of Alexandria to Host the U. S. Navy Band “Cruisers” on May 12

The City of Alexandria will host the “Navy Band Cruisers,” the U.S. Navy’s premiere contemporary entertainment ensemble, on Saturday, May 12, 6 p.m., at Market Square, 301 King St.  Admission is free, and attendees are welcome to bring chairs or sit around the bench seating in front of City Hall.

The Cruisers feature seven of the Navy's most dynamic performers and takes its name from the Navy's versatile and flexible ship – the Cruiser. The band plays many genres of music ranging from jazz & standards, rhythm & blues, classic rock, adult contemporary and pop as well as original material. The group plays across the United States as well as abroad entertaining audiences with their world-class musicianship and high energy, fun-filled performances. For additional information on the U. S. Navy Band Cruisers, visit www.navyband.navy.mil/cruisers.shtml.

Visitors to the historic district are encouraged to take the Metro Yellow or Blue lines to the King Street Metro Station in Old Town, take DASH or Metrobus, or park in one of the convenient parking garages or lots.  For a parking map, contact the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association at703.746.3300.  For DASH schedule information, call 703.746.DASH or visit www.dashbus.com.   For Metrobus schedule information, call 202.637.7000 or visit www.wmata.com.